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Differentiate the eqn of curve w.r.t. x. It will give the slope of tangent on the curve at any point
i.e. x (dy/dx) + y = 0
=> dy/dx = -y/x
Hence, slope at point (a,1) is (dy/dx) = (-1)/(a) = -1/a
Ans is option B.
i.e. x (dy/dx) + y = 0
=> dy/dx = -y/x
Hence, slope at point (a,1) is (dy/dx) = (-1)/(a) = -1/a
Ans is option B.